Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Juicy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites meet Creamy Parmesan Pasta – the ultimate comfort meal! 🧄🍝 Perfect for weeknight dinners. 🤍
Ingredients
For the Chicken Bites
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta
- 12 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken Bites
- Season the chicken pieces with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Remove the chicken bites from the skillet and set aside.
2. Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
4. Combine the Dish
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Return the chicken bites to the skillet and stir to combine.